MISSOURI – A Gladstone, Missouri, couple walked away without visible injuries after a spark ignited the propane tank on their pickup truck while they were driving during a cross-country trip. The fire left nothing but the truck’s frame, destroying the vehicle and nearly everything the pair had packed inside. Travel vloggers Kylie and Chris shared the aftermath on TikTok, where the clip quickly went viral. The incident left the couple shaken but grateful to be safe.
Propane Tank Spark Triggers Explosion While Couple Drives Pickup
Chris explained in the video that the propane tank on their pickup sparked and exploded as they drove down the road. He was able to pull over in time, and both of them escaped the truck safely.
The couple called the fire department, and a fire truck and police vehicle can be seen in the background of the footage. Chris reassured Kylie that the most important thing was that they were both safe.
Fire Leaves Only Truck Frame as Belongings Turn to Ash
Chris told viewers the truck was a total loss and completely gone. Kylie said they would check on their belongings once crews fully put out the fire, which was proving hard to extinguish.
When the flames were finally out, only the frame remained. Kylie said “everything is gone,” pointing to where her seat had been and noting their power tools were destroyed too.
TikTok Video Draws More Than 518,000 Views in Under a Day
Kylie and Chris regularly vlog their travels across the United States and had recently visited Yellowstone. Their clip pulled in about 518,100 views, 80,700 likes, and nearly 300 comments in less than 24 hours.
The truck was towed from the scene, and first responders gave the couple a ride back to town. The pair had not posted an update at the time of the original report.
Viewers Relieved Couple Escaped Safely From Burning Truck
Most commenters expressed relief that the couple made it out unharmed, with many noting the situation could have ended much worse. Several praised Chris for how he handled the moment and comforted Kylie.
Others shared their own vehicle fire stories, including one viewer who said their engine had exploded and they felt lucky to survive, while many others simply wished the pair well.
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